Job opportunity

Early Post-Doctoral Researcher in Geochemistry / Early Post-Doctoral Researcher in Geochemistry

Universität Bern Bern July 14, 2025

Institute of Geological Sciences

Start of employment: 01.09.2025 or by agreement
Employment is fixed term for 18 months.

Tasks

  • Performing geochemical analyses (FTIR, EPMA, LAICPMS, TIMS, MCICPMS) of mantle xenoliths, diamonds, and their inclusions.
  • Writing scientific manuscripts for publication.
  • Presenting at conferences.
  • Contributing to the running of labs and the institute.

Requirements

  • PhD in Petrology/Geochemistry.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Experience with in-situ geochemical analyses (e.g., FTIR, EPMA) and/or clean laboratory and isotope analyses (e.g., TIMS, MCICPMS).

We Offer

  • An interesting range of tasks with opportunities for further education and growth, such as workshops provided through the university, training on new instrumentation, and supervision of BSc/MSc students.
  • Social security provisions in accordance with cantonal guidelines.
  • A vibrant institute with a dynamic young team.

For subject-specific questions and information about the position, please contact Suzette Timmerman at suzette.timmerman@unibe.ch.

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Work locationBern, Switzerland

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